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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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